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Lexus LF-CC racer revealed for Japanese Super GT

Lexus LF-CC racer 16.08.2013

Will replace the SC 430

Lexus has revealed plans to use a LF-CC-based race car for next year's Super GT Series GT500.

Following Honda's announcement to field the NSX Concept-GT in the Super GT Series GT500, Lexus has prepared a racecar based on the stunning LF-CC Concept which will take part in the same competition in 2014. Lexus' new racer will serve as a replacement for the SC 430 and it has already been tested this week at Suzuka in Japan.

The production version of the LF-CC has been confirmed to go on sale in 2015 and is expected to be offered as a coupe and convertible. Reports are indicating it will utilize the rear-wheel drive platform which underpins the GS and IS, with the wider track of the GS and the shorter wheelbase of the IS. Chances are the car will adopt a hybrid setup derived from the drivetrain powering the GS 350h.

TOKYO – Aug. 16, 2013 – Lexus Racing announced a new race car based on the Lexus “LF-CC” that will compete in the Super GT Series GT500 class starting next season. The vehicle will replace the Lexus SC 430 currently used in Super GT races.The Lexus LF-CC is a two-door coupe concept that debuted at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012. It features a dynamic exterior with an emphasis on aerodynamics and cooling performance. Vehicle shakedown will begin at the Suzuka Circuit this afternoon.

The SC430 was very competitive, and it had a much cleaner looks... I know that racing cars are made to be competitive and not prety, it's just a observation, because the looks is the only think you can judge about the car at this moment.. don't know why so many dislikes